Tender

Tender for Completion of the Housing Benefit Assurance Process in relation to the 2023/24, 2024/25 & 2025/26 Housing Benefit Subsidy Claims.

WYRE FOREST DISTRICT COUNCIL

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Tender

04 Aug 2023 at 11:29

Summary of the contracting process

The Wyre Forest District Council is seeking a contractor to complete the Housing Benefit Assurance Process Audit for the 2023/24 to 2025/26 housing benefit subsidy claims. This procurement is being conducted through an open procedure via the e-procurement portal ProContract Due-North. The deadline for tender submission is 11am on 31st August 2023. The contract will span 3 years with a possible extension up to 5 years. The procurement falls under the audit services category and is valued at £75,000 in GBP.

This tender by Wyre Forest District Council presents an opportunity for auditors and related service providers to engage in a competitive bidding process. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate. Businesses specializing in auditing services within the West Midlands region of the United Kingdom may find this tender particularly relevant for business growth and collaboration with the public sector.

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Notice Title

Tender for Completion of the Housing Benefit Assurance Process in relation to the 2023/24, 2024/25 & 2025/26 Housing Benefit Subsidy Claims.

Notice Description

Contract for Completion of the Housing Benefit Assurance Process in relation to the 2023/24, 2024/25 & 2025/26 Housing Benefit Subsidy Claims. Wyre Forest District Council ("the Council") wishes to appoint a Contractor to complete the annual Housing Benefit Assurance Process Audit as prescribed by the Department for Works and Pensions. The appointment will be by way of competitive Tender via the Open procedure based on the requirements and Specification within the tender documents and is being carried out using e-procurement portal, ProContract Due-North. The contract will be for a period of 3 years with the option to extend for a further 2 years (maximum 5 years). Contractors will need to electronically submit an Expression of Interest and follow the instructions to view the procurement documentation. If you have any problems or queries gaining access to ProContract Due-North, please contact their customer support at https://www.proactis.com/uk/support/ The deadline for tender submission on ProContract Due-North is 11am 31st August 2023. ProContract Due-North website: https://procontract.due-north.com/Login Wyre Forest District Council reference: WF2023/082

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-eebe597c-4429-4ffa-b2c9-9eb29d76f77e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c52c71bc-cb99-493c-b04c-5ebe78e4e98e
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79212000 - Auditing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£75,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Aug 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Aug 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 2029 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WYRE FOREST DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
Ben Woodhull
Contact Email
procurement@wyreforestdc.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1562732928

Buyer Location

Locality
KIDDERMINSTER
Postcode
DY11 7WF
Post Town
Dudley
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG12 Worcestershire CC
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Wyre Forest
Electoral Ward
Mitton
Westminster Constituency
Wyre Forest

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